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The Satyrs' Dance (Danse de satyres)

1763

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Associated Names

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Artist, French, 1732 - 1806

This is a drawing of mythical figures in a forested scene. It depicts various mythical elements and creatures within a lush forest setting. The scene includes figures in a combination of human and animal characteristics, a smaller dynamic creature, and detailed vegetation. The style of the drawing resembles classical or baroque etching.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.4363
Catalogue Raisonné

Wildenstein 1956, no. 6, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1956

Wildenstein, Georges. Fragonard acquafortiste. Paris: Les Beaux-Arts, 1956.

Wikidata ID

Q64959242

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